[2026-03-20 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: NSB records highest-ever profit in 2025 amid strong financial performance - DailyNews

Snippet: The National Savings Bank (NSB) has reported its highest-ever profit for the financial year ended December 31, 2025, reflecting robust growth across core banking operations and strengthened financial stability.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/20/business/969715/nsb-records-highest-ever-profit-in-2025-amid-strong-financial-performance/

[2026-03-20 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Shares - Colombo Stock Exchange ( Market Statistics on 19.03.2026 ) - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/20/business/969675/shares-colombo-stock-exchange-market-statistics-on-19-03-2026/

[2026-03-20 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: ‘Invest in Sri Lanka 2026’ postponed due to tension in Middle East - DailyNews

Snippet: The ‘Invest in Sri Lanka 2026’ investment conference scheduled to be held in Colombo on March 30, drawing international attention to Sri Lanka’s economic revival and strengthening investor confidence, has been postponed indefinitely.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/20/business/969748/invest-in-sri-lanka-2026-postponed-due-to-tension-in-middle-east/

[2026-03-20 05:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Column: Jensen Huang doesn’t need a new chip. He needs a new moat.

Snippet: Nvidia dominated the first era of AI -- CEO Jensen Huang is making sure it owns the next one. He's turning Nvidia from a chipmaker that's helping to drive a market cycle into the operating system for the future of artificial intelligence.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/19/column-jensen-huang-doesnt-need-a-new-chip-he-needs-a-new-moat.html

[2026-03-20 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Shoppers welcome renovation plans for Melbourne's second-oldest market

Snippet: More than 1,000 new homes could be built in 12-storey buildings around Melbourne's second-oldest market, as part of a redevelopment expected to cost $1 billion.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-20/dandenong-market-renovation-plans-housing-towers-green-space/106473842

[2026-03-20 05:11 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ASX set for more losses as rising oil prices shake global markets

Snippet: Oil prices climbed again because of the war with Iran, tightening their grip on the global economy and sending stock markets lower around the world.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/asx-set-for-more-losses-as-rising-oil-prices-shake-global-markets-20260320-p5qs8w.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-20 03:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Heirs vs. investors: who gets family homes on the market first?

Snippet: Just months after Anne Boice and her brother, Adam Schumacher, started their real estate business in Central Florida, they found themselves in an impossible situation: Their parents died within months of each other, leaving the siblings their homes.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/19/real-estate/heirs-vs-investors-who-gets-family-homes-on-the-market-first/

[2026-03-20 03:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: New US homebuyers are paying a record ‘entry fee’ to own a home

Snippet: It’s not a secret that housing is expensive, but what’s less apparent is the widening financial gap between existing homeowners and those looking to gain a foothold in the market.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/19/real-estate/new-us-homebuyers-are-paying-a-record-entry-fee-to-own-a-home/

[2026-03-20 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Alibaba sets a $100B AI and cloud revenue goal as quarterly profit plunges 67%

Snippet: The logo of Chinese technology firm Alibaba is seen at its office in Beijing, Aug. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-alibaba-earnings-artificial-intelligence-3bc6b4b5545a9e51a723805fc31d7691

[2026-03-20 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Tina Turner’s name, image, likeness and most music rights acquired by Swedish entertainment company

Snippet: NEW YORK (AP) — Pophouse Entertainment has acquired Tina Turner’s name, image and likeness rights as well as the majority share of her music catalog rights from music company BMG, it announced Thursday.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/19/entertainment/tina-turners-name-image-likeness-and-most-music-rights-acquired-by-pophouse/

[2026-03-20 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: LIV Golf South Africa Par Scores

Snippet: LIV Golf South Africa Par Scores By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] Add AP News on Google Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Share Share Facebook Copy Link copied Email X LinkedIn Bluesky Flipboard Pinterest Reddit FridayAt The Club at Steyn CityMidrand, South AfricaPurse: $20M (Individual); $10M (Team)Yardage: 7,570; Par: 71First RoundCharles Howell III63-8Bryson DeChambeau63-8Sergio Garcia64-7Branden Grace64-7Talor Gooch65-6Jon Rahm65-6Richard Bland66-5Harold Varner III66-5Abraham Ancer66-5Jason Kokrak66-5David Puig66-5Charl Schwartzel66-5Scott

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/golf-1916f44468b4383cb27edee5c57b0c01

[2026-03-20 01:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: ‘Bridgerton’ Star Ruth Gemmell Reveals She “Had No Idea” She Was Filming A Sex Scene For Season 4: I “Went Home And Cried”

Snippet: The Bridgerton kids have had their fair share of steamy romance over the years on Netflix‘s hit show, but this season, it was Violet Bridgerton’s turn – much to actress Ruth Gemmell‘s surprise.

Read full article: https://decider.com/2026/03/19/bridgerton-ruth-gemmell-sex-scene-cried/

[2026-03-20 01:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: OpenAI to buy Python toolmaker Astral to take on Anthropic

Snippet: OpenAI said on Thursday it will acquire Python toolmaker Astral, as the ChatGPT owner looks to strengthen its portfolio against rival Anthropic and gain more share in the artificial intelligence coding tools market.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/19/business/sunday-business-it/openai-to-buy-python-toolmaker-astral-to-take-on-anthropic/2303911

[2026-03-20 01:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: US and Israel war objectives in Iran are not the same, says National Intelligence director

Snippet: US director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard told the intelligence committee during a hearing on Thursday that America and Israel do not share the same war aims in Iran.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/us-and-israel-war-objectives-iran-are-not-same-says-national

[2026-03-20 00:30 UTC+10:00] [Capital Economics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s central bank pledges stability in capital markets amid global sell-off

Snippet: With worries over the Iran war driving down stock prices, the People’s Bank of China has named market stability as a ‘major task’ in 2026

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3347187/chinas-central-bank-pledges-stability-capital-markets-amid-global-sell

[2026-03-20 00:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Uber plans $1.25B investment in Rivian to accelerate robotaxis

Snippet: NEW YORK — Uber says it will invest up to $1.25 billion in Rivian Automotive to help launch up to 50,000 robotaxis.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/19/business/uber-plans-125b-investment-in-rivian-to-accelerate-robotaxis/2303788

[2026-03-19 23:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: A tepid labor market, yet fewer layoffs: US jobless claims slip to 205,000

Snippet: A stand for Georgia Pathways is seen at a job fair in Atlanta, Ga., June 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Sudhin Thanawala, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/unemployment-benefits-jobless-claims-layoffs-labor-558ca46a75fc624f9fc15c3f50fc8b2c

[2026-03-19 23:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: A $1.25B Uber-Rivian deal puts 10,000 autonomous R2 robotaxis on the road by 2028

Snippet: The Uber logo appears above a trading post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Aug. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/uber-rivian-robotaxi-autonomous-019439a7e5dd3c855c7171f8de3e9ce9

[2026-03-19 23:19 UTC+10:00] [Namita Joshi] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: India’s weight-loss price war begins as semaglutide patent expires

Snippet: Generic slimming drugs are expected to flood a market where one in four adults are currently either overweight or obese

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3347198/indias-weight-loss-price-war-begins-semaglutide-patent-expires

[2026-03-19 23:17 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Cebu motor taxi drivers struggle with earnings cut amid global oil crisis

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/visayas/cebu-motor-taxi-drivers-struggle-earnings-cut-oil-crisis/

[2026-03-19 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Uber to invest up to $1.25 billion in EV maker Rivian in deal to launch 50,000 robotaxis

Snippet: Uber Technologies plans to invest up to $1.25 billion in electric vehicle maker Rivian Automotive as part of a deal to deploy up to 50,000 robotaxis in several countries through 2031, the companies announced Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/19/uber-rivian-robotaxi.html

[2026-03-19 22:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: Perfume brand for hot, humid weather launched in Manila

Snippet: Josh Frost, founder of Best Perfume, introduces the brand to members of the media during its Philippine launch in Manila on March 19, highlighting its fragrance formulations designed for hot and humid climates and its entry into the local market with high-concentration scents aimed at improving longevity for Filipino consumers.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/19/videos/watch-perfume-brand-for-hot-humid-weather-launched-in-manila/2303574

[2026-03-19 22:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Micron falls more than 5% despite blockbuster earnings. Here's what market watchers are saying

Snippet: Blockbuster earnings were not enough to prevent a sharp drop in Micron Technology shares in premarket trading.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/19/micron-falls-blockbuster-earnings-chips-ai.html

[2026-03-19 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: SFC prepares to inspect Hong Kong IPO listing sponsors amid quality concerns

Snippet: Market regulator will soon begin inspection of investment banks amid concerns about deficiencies in listing documents and misconduct

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3347182/sfc-prepares-inspect-hong-kong-ipo-listing-sponsors-amid-quality-concerns

[2026-03-19 21:39 UTC+10:00] [AI] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Alibaba discloses GPU production for first time as quarterly profit misses estimates

Snippet: The e-commerce giant’s revenue in the December quarter rose 2 per cent to US$40.7 billion

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3347177/alibaba-discloses-gpu-production-first-time-quarterly-profit-misses-estimates

[2026-03-19 21:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: China restricts fertiliser exports, further crimping war-tightened supply

Snippet: China is clamping down on fertiliser exports to protect its domestic market, a number of industry sources said, putting an additional strain on global markets that were already grappling with shortages caused by the US-Israeli war on Iran.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/china-restricts-fertiliser-exports-further-crimping-war-tightened-supply

[2026-03-19 20:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Alibaba revenue misses estimates in December quarter as net income drops 66%

Snippet: Chinese tech giant Alibaba on Thursday reported net income had dropped 66% year-over-year, as it missed analyst revenue expectations.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/19/alibaba-december-quarter-earnings-ai-investment.html

[2026-03-19 20:32 UTC+10:00] [Li Ka-shing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison reports 7% gain in underlying profit amid ‘unforeseen challenges’

Snippet: Diversified business mitigates impact of adverse developments including ‘legal conflict’ over Panama ports, chairman says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3347168/hong-kongs-ck-hutchison-reports-7-gain-underlying-profit-amid-unforeseen-challenges

[2026-03-19 20:00 UTC+10:00] [US news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Meta on trial over child safety: can it really protect its next generation of users?

Snippet: New Mexico prosecutors allege Meta prioritized profit, even as child abuse surged on Instagram and Facebook

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/19/meta-child-safety-trial-facebook-instagram

[2026-03-19 19:34 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Weddings in Korea reach highest level since 2018

Snippet: Share of marriages with older wives exceeds 20 percent for first time

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10698395

[2026-03-19 19:31 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: The Boyz notify contract termination with One Hundred over unpaid settlements

Snippet: Members cite unpaid earnings and breach of contract, while agency disputes claims

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10698390

[2026-03-19 18:57 UTC+10:00] [Freya Feng] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s youth unemployment falls for sixth consecutive month in February

Snippet: But young job-hunters say they are still struggling to find work in a testing post-holiday labour market amid rising global economic uncertainty

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3346838/chinas-youth-unemployment-falls-sixth-consecutive-month-february

[2026-03-19 18:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Radisson Hotel Group Expands its Fiji Portfolio with the Signing of Mana Island Resort & Spa Fiji, a member of Radisson Individuals

Snippet: BRUSSELS, March 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Radisson Hotel Group is pleased to announce the signing of Mana Island Resort & Spa Fiji, a member of Radisson Individuals, marking a significant milestone in the Group's South Pacific expansion and reinforcing its growing presence in Fiji's resort market.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10698285

[2026-03-19 17:24 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: GS Entec targets Japan's offshore wind market at Tokyo expo

Snippet: GS Entec, an energy equipment and engineering unit of GS Group, said Thursday it is participating in this week’s 2026 World Smart Energy Week in Tokyo as it steps up efforts to expand its footprint in the global offshore wind market.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10698249

[2026-03-19 17:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Samsung keeps digital signage crown for 17 years

Snippet: Samsung Electronics said Thursday it has maintained its No. 1 position in the global commercial display market for the 17th consecutive year, holding a 35.2 percent share with shipments of 2.5 million units.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10698221

[2026-03-19 17:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Porsche rolls out 10 new models in Korea, eyes EV growth

Snippet: Porsche said Thursday it will launch more than 10 new models in South Korea this year, starting with the East Asia debut of the Cayenne Electric, as it steps up its push in the high-performance electric vehicle market.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10698218

[2026-03-19 16:47 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Bang Si-hyuk reigns over K-pop stock wealth

Snippet: BTS bandmates hold about W20b in shares each

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10698192

[2026-03-19 16:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Asia tech stocks sink as oil spike and Qatar attacks threaten chip supply chain

Snippet: Asian technology stocks fell on Thursday as Iran's latest attacks on Qatar's Ras Laffan Industrial City and a surge in oil prices rattled investor sentiment, amplifying concerns over supply chain disruptions across the semiconductor industry.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/19/tech-stocks-qatar-attack-semiconductor-supply-chain-lng-helium.html

[2026-03-19 16:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Gold-tier health policies will rise as much as 25 pc next month

Snippet: CHOICE found private health customers with gold-level cover with the big five would feel the sting the most, with an average rise of 13.3 per cent. (Adobe Stock: Gorodenkoff)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-19/gold-health-insurance-to-surge-choice-analysis-shows/106473546

[2026-03-19 16:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Boston Dynamics valuation jumps 20-fold on humanoid hype

Snippet: Boston Dynamics, the robotics arm of Hyundai Motor Group, has seen its estimated valuation increase over twentyfold in roughly five years to around 30 trillion won ($20 billion), reflecting growing investor enthusiasm for humanoid robotics and automation.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10698152

[2026-03-19 15:41 UTC+10:00] [Property / News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: A couple from The Block made a large profit. The new owners may not be so lucky

Snippet: Celine McMahon was paddling on the lake with her partner Andy when they locked eyes with each other. At that moment, the stress of their home purchase faded away.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/property/news/a-couple-from-the-block-made-a-large-profit-the-new-owners-may-not-be-so-lucky-20260319-p5pqxv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-19 15:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Inside India newsletter: Gold loans are thriving in India — and attracting global investors

Snippet: This report is from this week's "Inside India" newsletter, which brings you timely, insightful news and market commentary on the emerging powerhouse — Subscribe today

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/19/gold-loan-demand-rises-india.html

[2026-03-19 15:02 UTC+10:00] [National / NSW] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: The winners and losers in brutal battle for Sydney radio supremacy

Snippet: The Sydney radio market is an arena where kings and queens are crowned, or decapitated, by their corporate overlords with astonishing speed. The all-important breakfast slot is littered with the bodies of those who have tried and failed to break through – just ask Judith Lucy, Sophie Monk, Erin Molan, Sam Frost, Dave Hughes, Grant Denyer and Gold Logie winner Rove McManus.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/the-winners-and-losers-in-brutal-battle-for-sydney-radio-supremacy-20260318-p5os35.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-19 14:38 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: 'BTS Pilgrimage': Fans walk in BTS’ footsteps, share Seoul moments ahead of concert

Snippet: From planned itineraries to chance encounters, global fans trace the group’s history across Seoul as anticipation builds

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10698047

[2026-03-19 14:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Finding BTS when they needed them

Snippet: For fans around the world, BTS is more than a band — it is a lifeline. Nine fans share their stories with The Korea Herald

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10698045

[2026-03-19 14:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Asian shares skid as oil and gas prices surge

Snippet: Currency traders work near a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), top center, and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won, top center left, at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, March 19, 2026.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stocks-markets-oil-iran-trump-1abeddf7c4bf19d1dc96b3f23c1de402

[2026-03-19 13:36 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Ex-counterterrorism official says he wasn't allowed to share concerns about Iran war with Trump

Snippet: WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Kent, the former counterterrorism director who resigned this week over concerns about the Iran war, said Wednesday that he and other senior officials with doubts about the airstrikes “were not allowed” to share them with US President Donald Trump.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10697996

[2026-03-19 12:33 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Why fax still survives in South Korea despite digital shift

Snippet: HanaFax leads online fax market as regulations, mobile tech drive continued demand

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10697840

[2026-03-19 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Country Doctor’ on HBO Max, a Documentary Profile of a Selfless Oklahoma Physician Navigating a For-Profit Healthcare Milieu

Snippet: Country Doctor (now streaming on HBO Max) is among a handful of exceedingly well-done, relevant and topical documentaries produced and released by HBO in the last year. This 38-minute short from veteran documentary directors Nick Doob and Shari Cookson tackles an overlooked slice of the deeply troubled pie that is the American healthcare system: the plight of rural hospitals.

Read full article: https://decider.com/2026/03/18/country-doctor-documentary-hbo-max-review/

[2026-03-19 11:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Armed madman in purple Ferrari with pet duck sends newspaper deranged messages during police standoff

Snippet: San Francisco’s streets have seen their fair share of oddities — but a gun-toting man with a pet duck riding in the backseat of a purple Ferrari may take the cake.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/18/us-news/armed-man-in-purple-ferrari-with-pet-duck-sends-newspaper-deranged-messages-during-police-standoff/